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Students aren’t just another number at UNK. They’re treated as individuals with different learning styles, needs and expectations. Here, we know the individual students and help them based on their individual needs.

Educating with care

At UNK, faculty and staff care about the process of education. They present materials in a meaningful way and meet face-to-face with students as much as possible.

Pupil Transportation

Pupil Transportation is a division of the Nebraska Safety Center at the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. The Pupil Transportation program was created in May of 2000 through a contract with the Nebraska Department of Education to provide services regarding Nebraska Department of Education's administrative rule code.

Weather Notice:

In the event of weather related cancellations - an email will be sent to the email address provided on the registration form and we will attempt to place phone calls to both the employer and student phone numbers. If you are concerned about weather conditions in your area - please contact the Nebraska Safety Center at (308) 865-1550 or email bus@unk.edu for more information.

COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Effective July 8, 2015, there will be changes to the testing and issuance of Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs). More information is available on the DMV website or you may call (402) 471-3861.

Level Certification Expiration Dates:

Schools are required to have on file the Level expiration dates of each of their drivers. The Nebraska Safety Center is able to provide that information for you. Click here for information on how to obtain each driver's Level Training and DOT physical dates on the driving record.

Training Dates for Level I:

In the event of weather related cancellations - an email will be sent to the email address provided on the registration form and we will attempt to place phone calls to both the employer and student phone numbers. If you are concerned about weather conditions in your area - please contact the Nebraska Safety Center at (308) 865-1550 or email bus@unk.edu for more information.

When registering for a Level I Pupil Transportation instructional course please check the online schedule to verify that the course is still available.

Level I Instructional Courses

Level I courses can be offered via Distance Learning in select locations. If locations are not indicated or you would like to request an alternate location - please contact Erin Howard at (308) 865-1550 or 1 (800) 854-7867 or email bus@unk.eduat least 14 school days before the course date. We will attempt to schedule your request. Students are responsible for:

Making arrangements with the receiving location for access to their distance learning services.

Arranging for a proctor to supervise the course.

All registrations for Level I courses must be received 7 school days prior to the beginning course date. Registrations received less than 7 school days prior to the beginning course date cannot be guaranteed a seat in the requested course.

Materials students must bring to a Level I course:

Current Nebraska Drivers License (out of state license will be accepted for identification purpose. They cannot be used to process course certification)

If the vehicle requires the driver to hold a CDL, the applicant must hold a Learner’s Permit for Commercial Vehicles (LPC) prior to the “behind the wheel” evaluation. In order to obtain the LPC the applicant must pass a general knowledge written examination based on the information contained in the CDL Manual.

Training Dates for Level II:

In the event of weather related cancellations - an email will be sent to the email address provided on the registration form and we will attempt to place phone calls to both the employer and student phone numbers. If you are concerned about weather conditions in your area - please contact the Nebraska Safety Center at 1 (800) 854-7867 or (308) 865-1550 or email bus@unk.edu for more information.

When registering for a Level 2 Pupil Transportation instructional course please check the online schedule to verify that the course is still available.

Level II Instructional Courses -

Pre-registration for Level II courses is required. Students who are not pre-registered will only be allowed to complete the course if the can provide proof a valid Level certification. Presentation of a valid Bus Permit is not acceptable proof.

Level II courses can be offered via Distance Learning in select locations. If locations are not indicated or you would like to request an alternate location - please contact Erin Howard at (308) 865-1550 or 1 (800) 854-7867 or email bus@unk.eduat least 14 school days before the course date. We will attempt to schedule your request. Students are responsible for:

Making arrangements with the receiving location for access to their distance learning services.

Arranging for a proctor to supervise the course.

Registrations must be received 7 school days prior to the beginning course date. Registrations received less than 7 school days prior to the beginning course date cannot be guaranteed a seat in the requested course.

NDE Pupil Transportation Rule 91 and Rule 92 (effective March 9, 2008) states that beginning June 7, 2011, vans originally manufactured as 15-passenger vans and modified so the seating was 10 passengers or less (not including the driver) can no longer be used to transport students. This ban does not include 12-passenger vans which have been modified by the dealer or manufacturer.